Bon Maxie Blog
Bag Material Guide: What Makes Bon Maxie Bags Work Harder?
Material matters. From the weight to the feel, durability, and even how easy it is to clean—every detail plays a role in making your bag work as hard as you do. We’ve searched high and low for materials that balance function and style, so you get a bag that not only looks good but stands up to daily life. Here’s the lowdown on each one. Full-Grain Leather The luxurious stuff. Our full-grain, sustainably-sourced leather is top tier and gets even better with age. Each piece has its own unique grain and maintains its natural strength, giving you that premium feel with long-lasting wear. Our leather is from a Leather Working Group-approved tannery, gold rated for its ongoing environmental and sustainability practices. TPU-Coated Canvas Looks good, works harder. Canvas can be a catchall for EVERY spec of dust. So, we use a custom TPU-coated canvas which repels it and makes your bag splashproof and wipeable. An ideal material for hardy, day-to-day wear. Water-Resistant Nylon Lightweight and splashproof. Our water-resistant nylon helps protect from accidental splashes and dirt while staying soft and flexible. It’s easy to wear, easy to clean, and made for wherever your day takes you. Coffee-Coloured Nylon Lining Seeing inside your bag shouldn't be a luxury. Each of our bag designs has coffee-coloured, water-resistant nylon lining making it easy to see inside and give you a moment to clean up spills, not absorb them. Ready for a bag that works as hard as you do? Check out our range of thoughtfully-made bags here.
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5 Handy Accessories We Don't Actually Sell: Kitchen Edition
We’re all about easing your daily grind. Whether it’s with our feature-filled bags, wallets, and accessories or by sharing some handy, minimal-effort gadgets we don’t actually sell—because they’re quite clearly, quite genius!So, here are 5 of our current favourites—all from Amazon and all kitchen-related. These little wonders will help you tackle the daily chaos and if you cook like me, any chaos mitigated is a big win. 1. Ice Cream Sandwich Scoop There’s no such thing as too much ice cream. Or cookies. So this Ice Cream Sandwich Scoop is designed to help you achieve the sandwich shape without needing to manipulate melting ice cream in Queensland weather. 2. Automatic Soap Dispenser Why is that something that helps you clean can end up being/looking so dirty? We’ve all been there—mid-recipe, hands covered in food...enter the Automatic Soap Dispenser: a wave of your hand, et voilà! Foamed soap! It looks aesthetic on your kitchen bench compared to your grimy, refilled Dettol Soap bottom AND the foaming action means you can get more life out of your hand soap with a dash of water. 3. Container Lid Organiser You know when your kitchen drawers become a game of ‘find the matching lid’? No more! This adjustable Container Lid Organiser keeps all those container lids neatly in place. A small change that'll equate to less time searching, more time not getting irrationally angry at your Tupperware.4. Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set Feeling fancy? This Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set is quite pretty on your kitchen bench but is rechargeable and gives you a lovely seasoning without the effort. Time to feel like a 5-star chef without the 5-star effort.5. Vegetable Chopper Chopping veggies: most hated task on the planet? This Vegetable Chopper can dice, chop, spiral (as in make spirals, not get a little overwhelmed with life) your ingredients with very minimal effort. Whether you’re making zoodles or prepping a stir-fry, it's another time-saver for those mundane repetitive tasks in your kitchen. Can't get enough handy accessories? Shop ours now. What handy kitchen gadget can't you live without? Tell us below!
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Spring Edit: Styling Lemon Butter and Blush Pink
This season, we’re crushing on two swoon-worthy shades: Lemon Butter and Blush Pink. We've styled 3 outfits with 3 of our feature-filled bags in these trending colours. Get inspired and explore the full edit.
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The Bag That Transformed My Business: How One Accessory Sparked a Revolution
The Sidekick Crossbody Bag changed my entire business from custom portraits and nursery d écor to what it is today—a Brisbane based brand with an epic team and a mission to solve your daily annoyances, one very handy accessory at a time. ‘Cos when did function become optional?
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BONjour Handy Links: 2nd Edition
BONjour handy links for the things we're coveting this week👇 Satin Heatless Curling Set and Mini Iron Fabric Steamer from Amazon, Hylia Boots from Bared Footwear and Essentials Jumper from The Lullaby Club. Want to get the full BONjour newsletter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.
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Why Bon Maxie Earring Holders Are Simply The Best
Are you tired of digging through a tangled mess of earrings every morning, desperately trying to find a matching pair? Look no further, because Bon Maxie earring holders are here to save the day!
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Best Wintery Desserts That Take Less Than 10 Minutes To Make
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm treat, but who has hours to spend in the kitchen? Fear not, because we've got you covered with these delicious wintery desserts that take less than 10 minutes to make. So grab your apron and let's get baking!
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6 Very Handy Accessories We Don’t Actually Sell
6 very handy home accessories from Amazon that will make your life easier with minimal effort. All #LazyGirl approved, of course.
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Our 5 Summer Essentials
If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect bags and organisation essentials that’ll get you through summer, then we have just the items for you.
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5 Advent Calendars We're Loving This December
Here are some of our favourite brands who generally dish up amazing Advent calendars, every year.
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5 Christmas Gifts for Teachers
If you’re looking for the perfect gift to give your child’s teacher, or your teacher colleague, or your family member who’s a teacher this Christmas? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top 5 gifts for teachers this Christmas.
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A Complete Guide To Our Bag Buddies
Our goal is to make your life (and everyday habits) calmer, a million times more organised and way more aesthetic – so allow us to introduce you to our Bon Maxie Bag Buddies.
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